Web eID Installation Guide

In this post, you'll learn how to set up Web eID — a tool developed by the Estonian government for using USB tokens and smart cards in web browsers for secure identification and digital signing.

15 Sep
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2023
28 Apr
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2025
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Web eID Installation Guide by eID Easy

Install Middleware Software

Before installing Web eID, ensure that you have installed the middleware software provided with your USB token or smart card.
This software is essential for your device to communicate correctly with your computer.

What is Web eID?

Web eID is a software application that enables the use of USB tokens and smart cards in web browsers for:

  • User identification
  • Electronic signature creation

It is developed and maintained by the Estonian government to support secure and reliable digital identity services online.

Recommended Installation Method

The easiest and safest way to install Web eID is by downloading and installing the latest Open-EID ID-software package.
This package includes everything needed to get Web eID up and running.

Alternative Installation Option

You can also download platform-specific installation packages for:

  • Windows
  • MacOS
  • Linux

from the official source https://installer.id.ee/media/web-eid/

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